Aging with dignity

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The Older Americans Act, which provides important services for older adults, should be well-funded and improved to meet the needs of diverse elders, including Southeast Asian American elders.

Key resources:

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“Responsibility of becoming a caregiver for an ill family member can be shared; however, this responsibility usually ends up [with] those who speak the most English.”

Participant in our Diverse Elders Coalition’s caregiving initiative
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“I can tell you [my parents’] Social Security numbers right now because I’ve been supporting them my whole life.”

Diverse Elders Coalition
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People Power in Action

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Support for culturally competent mental health care

More research, community outreach, language and access support, diverse providers, and funding are needed on SEAA health and mental health.

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Access to universal care through Medi-Cal

All Californians should access necessary health care regardless of their immigration status or where they were born.

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Universal health care through the Affordable Care Act

Since its passage in 2010, the ACA has greatly increased access to affordable health care for SEAAs and reduced the number of SEAAs withouth health insurance. We must keep building on these successes.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and it's not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones by staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. Adults 50+ face a higher risk from the virus, and getting vaccinated is a simple way to stay protected. Discover more with @cveepsocial: cveep.org/stayupdated

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Southeast Asian American Journeys (@seaajourneys_doc), a docuseries produced alongside @caamedia, honors the journey of Southeast Asian American communities across the United States. Premiering at CAAMFest earlier this year, this series is an act of remembrance, reclamation, and resistance. The behind the scenes conversation with our filmmakers is now live for all to enjoy!

In conversation with fellow filmmaker Van Tran Nguyen, director of THE MOTHERLOAD, Joua Lee Grande (Director, TEB CHAW), @oanhnhi.nguyen (Director, THE MARKET), and @smellydurianface (Director, THREADS) reflect on the years-long journey of building trust within refugee immigrant communities and the care it takes to authentically tell their stories of resettlement. Tune in to the conversation at the link in our bio!

Photo credit: Treehouse Vista Studio

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Southeast Asian refugee communities from Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia have carried the weight of war, displacement, and loss. Today, unjust detention and deportation continue to tear families apart and reopen old wounds.

Recent reporting from @minnesotareformer spotlights local leaders, advocates, and  community organizations including our friends at @releasemn8  who are organizing, resisting, and demanding dignity, compassion, and a future free from the threat of deportation.

Read the full article at the link in our bio!

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